The business component of the BC PNP offers accelerated immigration for qualified entrepreneurs who are ready to invest and settle in BC, and become permanent residents of Canada. The BC PNP nominates potential immigrants for permanent residence who:

Have the ability to establish themselves successfully in BC and

Develop and actively manage a business that will provide significant economic benefits to the province.

Applicants must meet the programs nomination criteria but should be aware that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee approval. The BC PNP establishes nomination targets for the program, and gives priority to candidates who demonstrate the greatest potential to create a successful business and contribute economically to the province.

Entrepreneur Immigration Requirements:

personal requirements

personal net worth of at least $600,000

demonstrated business and/or management experience

business requirements

establish a new business or purchase and improve an existing business

investment requirements

make an eligible personal investment of at least $200,000 in the business

job requirements

create at least one new full-time job for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in the business